Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(60-37) -
Aug. 6, 2009(Key vote)

Title: Supplemental Appropriations for the "Cash for Clunkers" Program

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates an additional $2 billion for support of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, whereby consumers can receive a subsidy when they trade in an old vehicle for a new, more fuel-efficient one.

Highlights:

Provides that the funds appropriated in this bill shall remain available until September 30, 2010.

Mandates that $2 billion be transferred from the Department of Energy's Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program.

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(316-109) -
July 31, 2009(Key vote)

Title: Supplemental Appropriations for the "Cash for Clunkers" Program

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates an additional $2 billion for support of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, whereby consumers can receive a subsidy when they trade in an old vehicle for a new, more fuel-efficient one.

Highlights:

Provides that the funds appropriated in this bill shall remain available until September 30, 2010.

Mandates that $2 billion be transferred from the Department of Energy's Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program.